HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 20-21 Authorizing the Town Manager to Engage Stakeholders and Cellular Providers in Formal CommunicationsTOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO.20-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS AND
CELLULAR PROVIDERS IN FORMAL DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO THE DESIGN,
CONSTRUCTION, AND OWNERSHIP OF A POTENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS
TOWER.
WHEREAS, complaints from residents have increased regarding the poor cell phone
coverage in Westlake; and,
WHEREAS, traditional cellular antennae have been installed on the high -voltage power
transmission towers along the north side of SH 114, however Westlake's topography and buildings
in the Town block the line of sight required for cell reception; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to explore options related to a potential
communications tower project that would improve cellular reception for Westlake residents; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds it necessary to engage stakeholders and cellular
providers in formal discussions related to the design, construction, and ownership of a potential
communications tower; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of Westlake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That, all matters stated in the Recitals hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety
SECTION 2: That the Town of Westlake Town Council does hereby authorize the Town
Manager to engage stakeholders and cellular providers in formal discussions related to the design,
construction, and ownership of a potential communications tower.
SECTION 3: If any portion of this Resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid
by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions
hereof and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the
invalid provision.
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SECTION 4: That this Resolution shall become effective from and after its date of
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 22ND DAY OF JUNE 2020.
ATTEST:
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Todd Wood, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney
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Laura L. Wheat, Mayor
Amanda DeGan, Town Manager
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